Honda Clarity Vlog 01: DIY Cork Center Console Mat – No more sliding cell phone!

I bought my 2018 Honda Clarity and love the car. I will start making more videos about the modifications and changes to my Honda Clarity as I take her on roadtrips, to work, and for fun!  I will post both good and bad aspects about the Honda Clarity as I grow with my new travel companion!

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For this video, this is a fix for the center console. One of the dislikes was the center console bin. It was missing a mat.  They sell an official Honda rubber mat for about $20-$30 ( https://amzn.to/2DVlKs0 ).

Having a mat solves some issues with the center console:
1. Keeps my cell phone from sliding around.
2.  Eliminate the cheap plastic hollow sound.
3.  Cork is natural and gives it a good contrast.
4. Add visibility  so I don’t forget my cell phone when I leave the car.

However, prefer to DIY it and got craft cork board sheet from a local craft shop All you need is a 8.5 x 11 inch sheet. You can get cork sheets online ( https://amzn.to/2GbQQ16 ) and have enough for other projects.  I got cork board without adhesive.  I used a  8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper to make a trace.

After making the trace, I placed the paper on the cork sheet and made the cut out.  I added transparent Plastic Dip spray ( https://amzn.to/2MNGjJI ) to seal and rubberize the cork. You can also use hair spray or art fixative.  Otherwise the cork will will be brittle and break apart.  After spraying Plastic Dip, I let it air out for a few days to remove odor.

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DIY: Honda Clarity Cork Center Console Mat – No more sliding cell phone!

I bought my 2018 Honda Clarity and love the car. One of the dislikes was the center console bin. It was missing a mat.  They sell an official Honda rubber mat for about $20-$30 ( https://amzn.to/2DVlKs0 ).

Having a mat solves some issues with the center console:
1. Keeps my cell phone from sliding around.
2.  Eliminate the cheap plastic hollow sound.
3.  Cork is natural and gives it a good contrast.
4. Add visibility  so I don’t forget my cell phone when I leave the car.

However, prefer to DIY it and got craft cork board sheet from a local craft shop All you need is a 8.5 x 11 inch sheet. You can get cork sheets online ( https://amzn.to/2GbQQ16 ) and have enough for other projects.  I got cork board without adhesive.  I used a  8.5 xv11 inch sheet of paper to make a trace.

After making the trace, I placed the paper on the cork sheet and made the cut out.  I added transparent Plastic Dip spray ( https://amzn.to/2MNGjJI ) to seal and rubberize the cork. You can also use hair spray or art fixative.  Otherwise the cork will will be brittle and break apart.  After spraying Plastic Dip, I let it air out for a few days to remove odor.

This is how i do it for entertainment, do so at your own risk or bring it to  repair or professional. Thanks for watching.
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Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. This information is for entertainment only. Sterlingwong assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Sterlingwong recommends safe practices when working with electronics, vehicles, and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Sterlingwong, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Sterlingwong.

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UNBOXING: AUKEY Dual Dash Front / Rear 1080p Camera & AUKEY Hardwire Motion Detection Sensor!

I have front dash cams on all my cars.  I wanted to try out a front and rear dash cam and bought a AUKEY Dual Dash Cam – 1080P HD Front and Rear Camera! ( https://amzn.to/2THPihQ ) and a AUKEY Hardwire Motion Detection Sensor ( https://amzn.to/2D7zXBI ) which plugs into the OBDii port of the car for power.

This quick video is just an unboxing of the two products and a brief test and initial review.  I will create install video later.   I have already installed this camera and the hardwire on my car. Overall it was a simple install.

The AUKEY hardwire with Motion Detector Sensor powers and sends a signal to dash cams with a Parking Mode to trigger a recording.  The attached box is a motion detection sensor need to be installed  onto the windshield of the car.  I found visibly annoying to take up my windshield real estate.  I later took removed it.

I also did not want to drain my car’s 12 volt battery when I leave my car on business trips.  For a future DIY  I plan to add a battery power bank to enable the parking recording without draining my car battery.

In addition,  it uses the car’s 12 volt battery with the OBD-II DLC port  by the drivers foot well.  This is convenient if you do not want to use a fuse tap ( https://amzn.to/2VSlLDV ) or slice wire for 12 volt power.

If you use your OBD-II port for other devices, don’t like the motion sensor box, or don’t like using your OBD-II port for power, there are other 12 volt hardwire kits that uses fuse taps ( https://amzn.to/2Fxedkz ) for your dash cam or USB powered devices.

Look out for more videos about this Dash cam installation, footage, and other car reviews  in the future.

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